Consider the individual’s role you have chosen (i.e. king, plowman, monk, etc.). Your task is to become that person for this project while completing the following:
1. Biography--Write a biography (1 page, double spaced) about yourself, providing as much detail about your life as possible. Be sure to remain in your role, giving accurate information. Keep in mind that there are specific limits to what certain people in the Middle Ages can and cannot do. You will be scored on your historical accuracy, creativity, professionalism, and detail for this section.
2. Guild Emblem--Create a guild emblem (p. 235), or medieval heraldry, for yourself. Be creative!! The possibilities for this are nearly endless! Your guild emblem should adequately represent your role in society. In other words, if you were a baker, what might his/her guild emblem look like to advertise the business?
3. Questionnaire--Answer the questionnaire provided. Be careful! Some questions are not as easy as you might think. You will have to consider your role in medieval society completely. Your responses must be typed. You will be scored on your historical accuracy, professionalism, and detail for this section.
*Extra Credit Option* You have the opportunity to gain additional points if, on the day the project is due, you bring in an item that your person would use, own, wear, make, etc. Make sure they are historically accurate! If you have any questions, or need ideas, please ask.
Here is a list of the medieval roles; keep them in mind so that you have an easier time completeing this project. For instance, as a baker, you may need to consider your relationship with other medieval roles (i.e. lord, blacksmith, etc.).